Russell House

Why?Because it's got the best food to go with $4 Fernet in Harvard Square.

The Russell House has gotten raves for bringing fine gastropub fare and quality bartending to Harvard Square. You knew it would garner a restaurant-worker crowd with $4 Fernet-Branca; expect to see more of your favorite off-the-clock chefs, bartenders and servers at this weekly industry night. On tap: dollar oysters and $4 small plates like veal-mint-pistachio meatballs in nutmeg bechamel and deviled eggs stuffed with shrimp and avocado.